What does the cryptic crossword clue "Confuse hanger-on holding line (4)" mean?

The definition is "Confuse". The wordplay uses charade, container. BUR (synonym of "hanger-on") + L (synonym of "line") [container: "holding"]; definition: "Confuse" The answer is BLUR.

Confuse hanger-on holding line (4)

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